What were some of george gershwins jobs?

* Song composer: Gershwin wrote over 1,200 songs, including many popular standards such as "Rhapsody in Blue," "Porgy and Bess," and "Summertime."

* Jazz pianist: Gershwin was a renowned jazz pianist and often performed his own compositions.

* Musical arranger: Gershwin arranged music for many of his own songs, as well as for other composers such as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.

* Film composer: Gershwin wrote music for several films, including "An American in Paris" and "Shall We Dance."

* Theater composer: Gershwin wrote music for several Broadway musicals, including "Lady Be Good," "Oh, Kay!," and "Funny Face."

* Opera composer: Gershwin wrote one opera, "Porgy and Bess."